‘As such, Allen’s receivers know it’s on them to be ready for when he flips on magician mode. “Our job as receivers and the tight ends is to scramble drill,” Shakir said. “It’s just trying to make a play, get open for him, and we know that we have the best player in the league on our team, and he’s going to make plays and make unreal throws. For us, it’s showing that we’re available for him.”’
BillsBeat - December 12, 2025
Buffalo Bills defensive star spotted in walking boot after surprise injury
‘Benford is a defensive piece the Bills absolutely cannot afford to lose in the postseason. He is their best cornerback, and arguably their best defender altogether. He was injured early on in the AFC Championship Game this past January, which proved to be pivotal, as Xavier Worthy had his way against Kaiir Elam and helped the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Bills. Considering how thin the Bills are in the secondary, Benford’s health is of the utmost importance.’
Bills' Dion Dawkins ready for all the smoke vs. Patriots in Week 15
‘”We play playoff games throughout the whole season, and the fact that the Patriots are a different team, it just makes it that much more exciting,” Dawkins added. “Nobody wants it to be easy. Nobody doesn’t like drama. This is what this is, right? We’re football players that entertain, and we’re entertaining the world by playing great ball. That’s what we’re looking forward to doing on Sunday.”‘
Bills fans will love analyst's Week 15 prediction vs. Patriots
‘”New England’s MVP candidate could make a big statement this week,” Cersosimo wrote. “I’m not ruling that out. I’m just not ready to hand the division over yet — even though the Pats could end up winning it eventually — with Allen and the been-there-done-that Bills coming off a big win and ready to fight for what’s been theirs for the last half-decade.”‘
Is Bills' Josh Allen an MVP candidate? ESPN analyst has interesting take
‘“Allen is obviously still capable of driving the entire Bills offense in games in which they need something special, such as Sunday’s comeback win over the Bengals,” Barnwell wrote. “However, if the Bills launch a late comeback to win the division through Allen, we can never rule the 29-year-old out of the race.”’
Christian Benford seen in a walking boot after practice
‘It was after practice when Benford was seen in a short walking boot. Benford has been the a difference maker in the last two games for the Bills with two defensive touchdowns and earning Player of the Week accolades against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Buffalo Bills preparing for 'hat and shirt game' with New England Patriots like any other week
‘”Well, you can’t control everything. If you could control everything, it’d be easy. But it’s never easy. The ball is an important piece to them as it is to us, and it’s an important part of winning football and putting yourself in position to win .”‘
Buffalo Bills CB Christian Benford in small walking boot after sustaining toe injury during practice
‘The injury was sustained during Thursday’s practice during the portion where the media is not allowed to watch.’
Where faith meets football: the Bills fanbase
‘“Honestly, just rallying behind something that we all love is special every Sunday,” said Michael Biendy with Blessed Sacrament. “It gives us a common purpose to come together.”’
Liftoff: Bills WR Brandin Cooks and his passion for flight
‘”I was getting to know a guy, a business guy and he had his license and in our conversation it came off as I don’t know if you can do this,” Cooks recalled. “That’s the way I took it. Tell me I can’t, and I’m going to show you I can.”‘
BillsBeat - December 11, 2025
Analysis: Drake Maye's emergence has the Patriots on the cusp of ending the Bills' five-year AFC East title run
‘With the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2024 thriving in his second professional season under new head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the Patriots find themselves right back at the top of the AFC East. A victory Sunday over the visiting Buffalo Bills can clinch the divisional title for New England, ending the Bills’ five-year run.’
Darnell Savage says he's happy in Buffalo, and with a veteran he looks up to
‘“I actually told Jordan that when I got here: ‘I’ve been a fan of you for a long time, bro,’ ” Savage, 28, shared with reporters Wednesday at One Bills Drive. “It’s crazy that we’re sitting in the meeting room next to each other.”’
The AFC playoff picture is starting to take shape. Here's a cheat sheet
‘The Bills were the last undefeated team in the AFC, but they’ve hit some bumps since that 4-0 start. Now 9-4, their remaining schedule is highlighted by this week’s meeting in New England, along with a Week 17 matchup with the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. Sandwiched between those games is a trip to Cleveland, and the Bills end the regular season – and most likely play their last game at Highmark Stadium – with a game against the Jets.’
How'd you like a Bud Light brewed with genuine Highmark Stadium snow?
‘The Blizzard Brew will be available at retailers in the Buffalo area and during the final regular season home game, scheduled for Jan. 4 against the New York Jets.’
For Bills to win in New England, they must solve one nagging problem
‘Sunday afternoon, if the Bills hope to prevent the New England Patriots from donning AFC East champion t-shirts and ball caps – what a mortifying thought that is – their play on third down is going to be vitally important.’